HeyRuaHow to say “symbolism” in Irish
- Irish:
- siombalachas
- English:
- symbolism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHUM-buh-luh-khus” /ˈʃɪmˠbˠəl̪ˠəxəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- siombalachais, an tsiombalachais (e.g. úsáid an tsiombalachais, the use of symbolism)
What does “siombalachas” mean?
- symbolism
- The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, especially in art and literature.Also: use of symbols, symbolic meaning.
“Siombalachas” with the article
Here is siombalachas after the article (an t-alt).
an siombalachas
the symbolism
No change after an
“Siombalachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using siombalachas, the Irish word for symbolism.
Tá siombalachas láidir sa dán seo.
There is strong symbolism in this poem.
Phléamar an siombalachas sa rang Gaeilge inniu.
We discussed the symbolism in Irish class today.
Is maith liom úsáid an tsiombalachais sa scannán.
I like the use of symbolism in the film.
Níor thuig mé an siombalachas ar chor ar bith.
I didn't understand the symbolism at all.
Tá go leor siombalachais i saothar Yeats.
There is a lot of symbolism in Yeats's work.
Scríobh mé aiste ar an siombalachas san úrscéal.
I wrote an essay on the symbolism in the novel.
Bhí an siombalachas reiligiúnach soiléir sa phictiúr.
The religious symbolism was clear in the picture.
Other nouns in Irish
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Symbolism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for symbolism?
The Irish for symbolism is siombalachas (pronounced “SHUM-buh-luh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce siombalachas in Irish?
Siombalachas is said like “SHUM-buh-luh-khus” (IPA /ˈʃɪmˠbˠəl̪ˠəxəsˠ/).
Does siombalachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for siombalachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does siombalachas change to shiombalachas?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shiombalachas. After ár (our) it stays ár siombalachas, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'siombalachas' and 'siombail'?
'Siombail' is a single symbol, while 'siombalachas' is symbolism, the overall use of symbols in a work.
